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The print-friendly pack is also laid out in a user friendly section-by-section format below, which allows you to print only the sections which you need.

Who is this pack for?

This pack is for registered childminders or childcarers on domestic premises who usually provide meals and drinks for the children in their care.

If childminders provide meals, snacks or drinks (apart from mains tap water) for children or babies and/or reheat food provided by a parent/carer, or cut it up, they must now comply with food safety and hygiene regulations. ‘Safer food, better business for childminders’ will help them do this.

If you are not sure whether this pack is suitable for you, contact the environmental health service at your local authority for advice.

Food safety is very important for childcare because children are a vulnerable group. This means children can be more seriously affected by food poisoning and food allergy than some other groups of people. If you are starting up a childminder business in England you need to register with Ofsted. In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland you must register with your local authority or district council.